Oh, the Onion
A small grain of truth to education...
...especially when it comes to courses you MUST take.
The Pursuit of Awesomeness
I heard this song on the radio and it made my day. Spose - I'm Awesome.
When I say I don't want to be that guy, the guy in this video is that guy.
When I say I am training, I am training to not be that guy. But to be truly awesome instead.
Or to be awesomesauce: a sauce of equal parts of awesome, amazing, and breath-taking slowly cooked with small parts of uncanny, extraordinary, and magnificent added. (Urbandictionary.com, 2008).
Ok, here is the video:
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Medicine is as much an art as it is science. It's time I worked on my arts.
Andrew is …
Been seeing images of this around Facebook and such so I gave my own name a spin:
So, going by the top leading ones by number of results:
I am music.
I am cool.
I am not the father (phew!). 
I am awesome.
Good to see the insulting ones score substantially lower.
Oh, and give "Justin Bieber is " a try as well for some funny results of what the world is searching on him.
TTC and Twitpic
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2010/01/22/snoozing-ttc.html
We have come to a point where going outside means not just being in the public eye of the city you are in but also in the public eye of the Internet world.
One picture on Twitpic has caused quite a stir, leading up to paper newspapers running a whole-page story and a subsequent TTC review on the incident. This could potentially cost him his job (and thus, the ability to pay the mortgage and support the kids) which would really suck in this climate of unemployment.
Though, of course, it was not the intent of the photographer to take someone's job away. He found it funny and I am sure so did a lot of people.
But it illustrates the growing fact that no matter where we are, we need to be aware of our behaviour. Anyone with a cell phone camera can pull this off. So don't act like a fool in public.
This also means we must consider the ramifications of posting something on the Internet. You are speaking to a global community and could easily offend anyone. I take a lot of photos of my "adventures" / daily life but I don't post them all up on Twitpic (just mainly of delicious meals I eat, haha).
I consider, to the best of my ability, whether I am violating anyone's privacy (subjects in the background/foreground) and any other possible consequences before posting.
And well, on two extremes, maybe the guy above will still be enjoying his sleep not worrying about an inquiry or there may be sweeping reform changes throughout the TTC staff in the months to come.
Joke Intro for a Joke Team
Am I right? Shared from my little brother, this is an actual intro for a college hockey team.
Yeah. So random. Random awesomeness. 5 stars for Top Gun music and cosmic laser space bears and explosions.
This team is SERIOUS BUSINESS. Oh, look for the older years as well. Those intros are just as awesome.
Edit: Original video was removed by user. Replaced with video in link provided by Chris in the comments.
The Onion: Facebook, Twitter Revolutionizing How Parents Stalk…
...their college-aged kids:
Funny thing is, this satire is more on the side of being accurate. Use these sites responsibly, kids!
Beware the E-Mom's! They are real. Trust me; I've seen them first-hand.
"DEAR JEFF, YOU DIDN'T CALL THIS WEEKEND BUT THAT'S OK. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS. SINCERELY, MOM."
Bill Clinton The Most Interesting Man in the World
(Picture source: here)
Indeed, he would be a perfect fit now for those commercials. In the words of Jon Stewart of The Daily Show:
"The man hopped on a plane on Monday, flew to North Korea, freed a couple of ladies, got back in time to watch the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance? You know who he is! He is the most interesting man in the world."
So for those landing on my page because I coincidentally blogged about the Dos Equis guy and Bill Clinton, the source of the fad is August 5th's episode of The Daily Show.
You can see it here: http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/240616/wed-august-5-2009-paul-giamatti - In the first 5 minutes of the show you will hear the reference followed by some awesome parody of CNN and Fox News coverage.
Dos Equis: The Most Interesting Man in the World
Yes, it may seem like I have too much time on my hands but really, I don't. It's just nice to write something to take my mind of the pedantic drivel I've been reading and answering confusing questions on. Oh, don't get me wrong. Children's novels are a nice break too. It's this other thing I'm dreading. =P
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Now, on to the topic of this post. These are all the ones I've heard on TV and radio. Exactly the kind of awesome I want to be. Maybe.
People hang on his every word - even the prepositions.
He could disarm you with his looks - or his hands. Either way.
He can speak French - in Russian.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
His reputation is expanding faster than the universe.
He once had an awkward moment - just to see how it feels.
He lives vicariously through himself.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
He's been known to cure narcolepsy - just by walking into a room.
His organ donation card also lists his beard.
He's a lover - not a fighter.
But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
The police often question him - just because they find him interesting.
His beard alone has experienced more than a lesser man's entire body.
His blood smells like cologne.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
His personality is so magnetic - he is unable to carry credit cards.
Even his enemies list him as their emergency contact number.
He never says something tastes like chicken - not even chicken.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
His charm is so contagious - vaccines have been created for it.
Years ago, he built a city out of blocks.
Today, over six hundred thousand people live and work there.
He is the only man to ever ace a Rorschach test.
Every time he goes for a swim, dolphins appear.
Alien abductors have asked him to probe them.
If he were to give you directions, you'd never get lost
and you'd arive at least five minutes early.
His legend preced him, the way lightning precedes thunder.
He is the most interesting man in the world.
And of course... the awesome finish:
"I don't always drink beer. But when I do, I prefer Dos Equis. Stay thirsty, my friends."
Award-Winning Pringles Banner Ad
Currently being heralded as the best banner ad EVER all over Twitter, this Pringles banner ad makes you keep clicking and clicking. It is quite well-written considering it's a mere banner ad. The ending (yes, I went all the way to the end) is a hilarious surprise. Don't worry, nothing NSFW. Well, enjoy breaking your finger and mouse clicking this ad, 'cause here it is:
